The deadline to apply online for 12,405 primary teacher posts in Uttar Pradesh is October 15, 2026. Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the designated portal. The recruitment covers posts in urban primary schools and non-government-aided primary schools.
The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) is accepting applications for primary teacher recruitment, with the application deadline set for October 15, 2026. A total of 12,405 posts are included in the recruitment drive, comprising 11,508 assistant teacher posts in urban primary schools and 897 posts in non-government-aided primary schools.
According to the available information, candidates who have not yet applied can complete the prescribed process through the online portal before the deadline.
Candidates are required to hold a graduation degree along with D.El.Ed, BTC, B.El.Ed or another recognised teacher-training qualification, according to the available details. Passing a teacher eligibility test such as UPTET or CTET is also required. Candidates should verify the applicable educational qualifications for their respective posts in the official notification.
For posts in urban areas, the minimum age is 21 years and the maximum age is 40 years. Candidates belonging to reserved categories may be eligible for age relaxation in accordance with applicable rules.
For posts in non-government-aided primary schools, the maximum age limit is stated to be 62 years. Candidates should review the eligibility criteria and age-related provisions applicable to their respective posts before submitting their applications.
According to the available details, candidates in the General, OBC and EWS categories must pay an application fee of Rs 1,000. The fee for SC and ST candidates is Rs 500, while candidates with disabilities are required to pay Rs 300.
The application fee can be paid online. Candidates should verify their category, personal information and educational details before submitting the form. They should also retain the application receipt or a printout of the submitted form for future reference.
Candidates can visit the official website at basiceducation.up.gov.in and open the link for the assistant teacher recruitment. They must then complete the registration process using the “Create Your OTR ID” option.
After generating the OTR ID, candidates must sign in and fill in the required details in the application form. They must upload the necessary documents and pay the applicable fee according to their category.
After checking all the information entered in the form, candidates can submit the application and retain a copy for future reference.
Candidates should verify the application deadline, number of posts, eligibility requirements and other recruitment conditions against the official notification.
